How to pronounce croton
Say it like KROH-tun. Croton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of croton
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KROH-tun.
What does croton mean?
- Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
- A tropical evergreen shrub (Codiaeum variegatum), having glossy foliage, cultivated as a houseplant.
Words that rhyme with croton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croton.
Questions about saying croton
How do you pronounce croton?
Say KROH-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊtən/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croton?
Croton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · tun.
Is croton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrəʊtən/ (KROH-tun).